The historical landmark I chose for this project was the Pentagon because I think it is a very important landmark in history. the point of the Pentagon was to hire lots of people to help WWII with defense, so the Americans could win the war. There are a lot of events the Pentagon commemorates. One event is the attack on the twin towers on 9/11/01. Another event was the attack on the Pentagon its self on 9/11/01 too. This landmark honors all the soldiers in WWII and the people who built it. the Architect who designed the building name was G. Edwin Bergstrom. Because of all the roads around the Pentagon, he had to make the shape a Pentagon. The whole Pentagon costed a total of 18 million and took around 16 months to build and it was built in 1943. the building has been in place for about 73 years. the Pentagon stands at 73 feet tall and from wall to wall the Pentagon is 921 feet long. …show more content…
The Pentagon is made of concrete and steel. there are more than 6 million square feet of floor in the Pentagon. It is also one of the biggest buildings in the whole world. There are 284 bathrooms inside the Pentagon. The reason behind this is because back then when they were designing the Pentagon they were planning to make bathrooms for blacks and whites. that is why there are so many bathrooms in the Pentagon. Also the Pentagon has 5,100,000 square feet of space, which is double the amount of space the Empire state building has in it. Believe it or not the Pentagon has no elevators inside it. to get from floor to floor the workers inside the Pentagon they have to go up and down big ramps. they did this so they could conserve steel during WWII. Before 9/11 happened the Pentagon’s nickname was “ground zero” because if god forbid a nuclear war happened, it was believed that the Soviets would target the Pentagon first before any other
Tuesday June 6, 1944, the fate of the allied forces rest upon this one date in time, this one date in history. For those who supported the allied cause, June 6 is not just a date; it is the beginning of the end, the beginning of a new world and the end of an evil dictator. This date signifies a plan four years in the making, and an invasion to infiltrate the pulse of the German Reich to strike a crushing blow to the axis powers.
The Vietnam War provided challenging and exciting times for United States (US) military aviation. Jets were still considered new technology at the beginning of the 1960’s and had not been tested thoroughly during the Korean War. As the situation in Vietnam started to escalate, US leadership recognized the importance of air superiority and the need to use and adapt newer technology. Air superiority can be achieved through multiple means, but none as romanticized and iconic as aerial combat. The general concept remains the same even to this day—defeat the other plane. However, the means to winning a dog fight had changed greatly due to the quick advancement in jet propulsion and guided weapon technology. This paper provides a summarization of the US efforts towards achieving air superiority through the means of aerial combat.
The design of a memorial needs to be intriguing, representative, and appropriate for it's environment. Creating a memorial that is tasteful and intriguing will help draw people towards it. When designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Maya Lin decided that the memorial should be only the names of the veterans, and that there was, "no need to embellish the design further"(Source G). Lin also chose black granite to construct the memorial. The surface of the granite was intriguing, reflective, and peaceful. Instead of names, speeches were carved into the Lincoln Memorial(Source A). The Lincoln Memorial is said to only be representative of Abraham Lincoln. The memorial is composed of, "a colossal marble statue and the text of two speeches carved on enormous panels, all housed in a neoclassic temple" (Source A). The memorial is not paying homage to a deep sacrifice, it is entirely representing the greatness of Lincoln. Along with the Lincoln Memorial, the monument of Christopher Columbus in Riverside Park, Easton, Pennsylvania, is another memorial which is representative(Source B). In the statue of Columbus, he is posed heroically. This stance is to represent the heroism and courage Columbus displayed when founding America. Another memorial that has a breathtaking design is the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.(Source E). Placing the museum on The Mall in Washington, D.C., the
Finally, I feel that The Pennsylvania State Capitol building embodies a unique balance of architecture and art. It is a place where the residents of the Pennsylvania can visit and learn about the significance and history of our state. It makes me proud to know that such a beautiful piece of architecture is only a few minutes away.
and the importance of their history. It is the first monument to be added to the National Park
The Pentagon’s historical commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war sparked numerous controversies and issues. The Pentagon’s commemorative website described the war as one of “valor” and “honor”. This choice of words was viewed by many Americans, veterans and anti-war activists as an inaccurate portrayal of the reality of the war. Furthermore, the Pentagon’s promise of educational materials and the creation of exhibits proved to be controversial as well as it too would censor the realities of war. The providing of such materials with a focus on highlighting acts of heroism and portraying the war as one of valor through the careful filtering and selection of information and words is viewed by many as inaccurate, unjust and is
Leaders today need to have an appreciation for the operation process, understand a situation, envision a desired future, and to lay out an approach that will achieve that future (Flynn & Schrankel, 2013). Plans need to be created that can be modified to changes in any factors considered. However, plans should not be dependent on specific information being precise or that require things to go exactly according to schedule. Instead, the staff NCO should be flexible where they can and always be prepared for the unexpected. Today’s military members are fighting an unconventional war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The enemy constantly changes their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP’s) to counter the United States technological advances, making planning very difficult for leaders. There are multiple tools at a staff NCO’s disposal to try to anticipate an outcome of a current operation, but also assist with the development of concepts in follow-on missions. The Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) is just one tool a staff NCO can utilize. In order to stay ahead of the enemy, create effective plans and orders, it is critical for a staff NCO to assist the commander, and understand that the MDMP and planning are essential in defeating the enemy and conserving the fighting force.
History has a strange way of coming back around when it comes to human civilization. It has been said repeatedly that those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. However, just because there is a potential for danger in the future, this does not mean that humanity must ignore what once was. History is normally remembered through what is known as a memorial. When a memorial is put into a physical representation, it is then known as a monument.The need to memorialize events or people is complex; in some cases, monuments honor moments of great achievement, while in other cases, monuments pay homage to deep sacrifice. A monument's size, location, and materials are all considerations in planning and creating a memorial to the past. Examples of such feats are the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and even Mount Rushmore. For the latter of the
From 1965 to 1973, the United States military sent over 536,000 combat troops into the jungles, villages, and swamps of Vietnam. Of these 536,000, over 58,000 men would never return. Despite air superiority, artillery, and the most technologically advanced armed forces in the world, the United States slumped to defeat by the hands of both their enemy and themselves. Unpreventably so, the United States of America was defeated in Vietnam due egregious errors in political and military judgment, lack of popular support and an extreme unpreparedness to fight the Vietcong and North Vietnamese in a guerilla war.
When showing how much people care about something, nothing pales in comparison than a monument. Monuments are great buildings that commemorates an amazing moment or event, making it frozen in time forever. Whether it be a statue of an individual or a humongous obelisk right next to a gigantic reflection pool, monuments surround our nation. When creating one of these amazing structures, groups and individuals must consider the specific details of dimensions, materials, and reasoning. If they are able to fulfill all of the requirements for the monument, they will be able to pay proper tribute or recognition for the event.
I came across many monuments in my research for this paper. I was very intrigued by monuments in New York City. Many people forget about the less talked about monuments. Such as the Flatiron Building and Gracie Mansion. Of course they are those well-known monuments as well. There is the UN building, which has been around since 1949. Penn Station is also another well-known monument. It has been around since the early 1900’s. There are many others including Grand Central Station, the George Washington Bridge, the Cathedral of St. John and Yankee Stadium just to name a few.
“There is one thousand times more enthusiasm for this revolution, in Paris then there is in all The United State together.” The revolutionary war was a war that the 13 Colonies and Britain fought in. The 13 Colonies fought on one side as the British fought on another side. The 13 Colonies were fighting for independence from Britain after there harsh laws against them. As Valley Forge was one of the harshest battle not just because of the fighting but because of the living conditions. A soldier in the Continental Army should not stay because of the harsh living conditions, you have a 10% chance of getting dying, and you will be on the winning side when the British win.
The Vietnam War was a major war that occurred from 1959 to 1975 partially as a result from the Geneva Accords between the ARVN, lead by the Ho Chi Minh, and the NVA. This war started when the U.S wanted to prevent the spread of communism in Vietnam with the help of South Vietnam. In other words, the U.S government wanted to prevent a domino effect of communism that would spread to many neighboring countries. However, the public did not agree with the government and there were many protests across the U.S. After the Vietnam War ended, both the U.S and Vietnam were distraught by all the anarchy that occurred during the 16 years of war. Many foreign relations were cut in half, politics in both America and Vietnam were changed, the people of both countries were changed forever, and economies were crippled as a result from the Vietnam War.
What has surprised me the most, was just how influential Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs were and that some of the buildings that I adored were actually designed Wright himself. During my research, I found out that not only did Wright design stateside, but had just as many international projects as well. Out of all the international projects I looked up, my personal favorite has to be the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. I never would have imagined someone coming up with a design to give a modern look to fit in with an ancient Asian architecture but Wright has once again blown my mind with this stunning and majestic design. It may just be a hotel but it looks like it is capable of becoming the Emperor’s own personal palace. The way how Frank Lloyd Wright is able to come up with these architectural designs just amazes me.
The Leaning Towers of Pisa is a very old tower and it really shows the country in it. It took around 800 years to build and the time and effort put into that is amazing. It is a very well known tourist location and you’ll always see families there respecting this beautiful tower